The Arc of Clarke County is recognized as the foremost partner to families and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, supporting and enhancing the quality of their lives.
Our Core Values
Human Dignity
People with IDD have human dignity. The lives of people with IDD have value.
Personhood
People with IDD have varying strengths, abilities, and interests. Each person is unique
Choice
People with IDD can make decisions about their lives. People with IDD should be supported to do so as requested or needed.
Rights
People with IDD have human and civil rights, which must be protected.
Community
People with IDD are part of and contribute to the fabric of society. Everyone benefits when people with IDD are present and participate.
Support
People with IDD have differing support needs. Society must support people with IDD to achieve their full potential. Society should also help families who provide support for loved ones with IDD.
Equity
Society must remove barriers and correct injustices that limit opportunities for people with IDD. Extra action is needed to help people with IDD and their families, who face other forms of bias or discrimination.
Diversity
Human diversity is beautiful and powerful. We celebrate, honor, and seek to understand the differences in our identities and life experiences.
Approved by chapters of The Arc, 9/28/21.
Our Mission
The Arc of Clarke County provides resources and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and the community through comprehensive and quality programming, advocacy efforts, education, and awareness, all in an effort to ensure each person affected by IDD has the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential for the most independent life possible.